GEELONG has made two changes to its team that will line-up against Hawthorn at the MCG on Easter Monday.

Speedster Max Holmes has been named to make his AFL debut after consecutive best-on-ground performances for the Bendigo Bank Cats in recent weeks.

Max Holmes in action for the Bendigo Bank Cats in a practice match against Port Melbourne. Credit Arj Giese.

The 18-year-old was taken by Geelong with the 20th overall selection in last year's draft. A 189cm midfielder, Holmes has electrifying speed and could be an asset on the wide expanses of the MCG. 

He is the son of dual Olympian and Commonwealth Gold medallist sprinter Lee Naylor.

Joining Holmes in being named in Geelong's 22-man team is star onballer Mitch Duncan.

Mitch Duncan in action against Port Melbourne in a VFL practice match. Credit Arj Giese.

Duncan's return is a timely one for the Cats and his inclusion is a big boost given the continued absence of star midfield pair Patrick Dangerfield and Sam Menegola. 

It will be Duncan's first AFL game this year after a calf strain saw him miss the opening two rounds of the season.

Gary Rohan will miss through suspension, while Charlie Constable has been omitted.

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Constable, Zach Guthrie, Brad Close and Josh Jenkins are the emergencies.

The medical sub will be named an hour prior to the first bounce, with the game set to commence at 3.20pm on Monday afternoon.

VIEW MATCH DAY INFORMATION

Round 3 Team 

In: Mitch Duncan, Max Holmes
Out: Gary Rohan (suspended), Charlie Constable (omitted)

Backs Lachie Henderson Mark Blicavs Mark O'Connor
Half Backs Tom Atkins Tom Stewart Jake Kolodjashnij
Centreline Isaac Smith Cameron Guthrie Zach Tuohy
Half Forwards Mitch Duncan Shaun Higgins Luke Dahlhaus
Forwards Francis Evans Tom Hawkins Gryan Miers
Followers Rhys Stanley Brandan Parfitt Joel Selwood
Interchange Jed Bews Max Holmes Jordan Clark
  Jack Henry    
       
Emergencies Zach Guthrie Brad Close Josh Jenkins
  Charlie Constable